George McClure saw Roddy Peters in an open gym before his sophomore season and knew the wiry point guard was a Division I player. Damon Handon had similar thoughts after watching Peters dominate Prince George’s County High School competition throughout his junior year. As recently as four months ago, however, McClure – Suitland High’s boys basketball coach – and Handon – D.C. Assault’s general manager – were in the minority when it came to assessing Peters’ game. Just one Division I program – St. Joseph’s – had offered Peters a scholarship heading into his summer on the AAU circuit with Handon’s program. When Peters...

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